Several Pediatric Pandemic Network hub sites and affiliate hospitals were recognized through the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings.
Methodology
The pediatric hospital rankings are created by gathering critical clinical data from nearly 200 medical centers. The survey considers measures such as patient patient safety, resources dedicated to infection prevention, and adequacy of nurse staffing. For the first time, the survey included questions around resources dedicated to incident and emergency management.
Additionally, each hospital’s score is derived from surveying more than 15,000 pediatric specialists.
Pediatric Pandemic Network
The U.S. News & World Report rankings for children’s hospitals hold immense importance, particularly in the context of the Pediatric Pandemic Network’s mission to empower health care systems and communities in delivering top-notch, equitable care to children under any circumstances. These rankings serve as a crucial benchmark, providing valuable insights into the performance and capabilities of pediatric hospitals across the United States.
We are proud to share several Pediatric Pandemic Network affiliated hospitals ranked in the 2023-2024 report.
Pediatric Readiness
Providing excellent everyday care to children portends excellent care during disasters and crises. The inclusion of survey questions surrounding dedicated Emergency Pediatric Preparedness Programs signals a recognition of the importance of children’s hospital’s preparing for disasters, crises, and emergencies.
“As a physician, I believe that delivering exceptional day-to-day care to children sets the foundation for delivering exceptional care during disasters and crises. The incorporation of survey questions related to dedicated Emergency Pediatric Preparedness Programs demonstrates a clear acknowledgment of the critical role children’s hospitals play in preparing for and responding to disasters, crises, and emergencies,” said PPN Co-principal Investigator Christopher Newton, MD, FACS, FAAP on the importance of providing excellent care to children.
The vision of the Pediatric Pandemic Network is to improve health outcomes of children and the resiliency of children, families and communities impacted by emergencies, disasters and pandemics. The U.S. News & World Report rankings for pediatric hospitals, therefore, play a vital role in driving continuous improvement, fostering innovation, and ultimately enhancing the well-being of children in the face of unprecedented challenges. We are proud to partner with children’s hospitals across the nation to further our mission.
Learn more about the 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings.